The Idaho Falls Regional Airport is currently looking for an Airport Operations Manager. Incumbents in this position ensure regulatory compliance with the Airport Certification Manual and general operation of a commercial service airport. This is a highly responsible position that must interpret local, state, and Federal regulations and policy documents and apply them in a practical manner to ensure the safe, secure, and efficient operation of the Idaho Falls Regional Airport. As a member of the airport management team, the individual in this position must be adaptable to team dynamics while ensuring that the daily operational mission of the airport is upheld. Thorough knowledge of modern airport operations, administration, management, and customer service is essential.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in aviation management, airport management, aviation safety, business management or a related field;
AND
-At least three (3) years’ work experience in Airport Operations with direct responsibility for carrying out the requirements of an Airport Certification Manual issued in accordance with 14 CFR Part 139 at a commercial service airport. Certified Member of the American Association of Airport Executives, or ability to attain within one-year.
OR
-An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Successful candidates will possess one, or more, of the following preferred certifications, trainings, and/or experience:
- Basic/Advanced Airport Safety and Operations Specialist School, Airport Security Coordinator certificate, Airport Certified Employee (any topic), and/or Federal Emergency Management Agency course of ICS.100/200/700/800.
- Demonstrated work experience across multiple seasons, to include airport winter snow operations, is highly desired.
- Previous management and supervisory experience is preferred.
The Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) serves east Idaho and portions of Wyoming and Southwestern Montana. Five airlines provide service to 10 destinations. As a department of the City of Idaho Falls, IDA serves over 600,000 passengers a year. This represents growth of more than 70% from 2019 and is reflective of the growth of the region. The City of Idaho Falls offers a high quality of living with easy access to Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, and Craters of the Moon National Monument. At any given time, the people who live in the region are a short drive to world class fly fishing, camping, hiking, and a multitude of water recreation activity.
